The Institute for Government is currently inviting applications for our spring 2017 internship programme starting in March 2017.

We are looking to take on a number of interns in March 2017 to work across the research and learning team. The precise nature of each internship will vary according to the needs of projects, but past interns have found themselves carrying out literature reviews, conducting interviews with MPs and civil servants, organising events, undertaking data collection and analysis, presenting research findings to colleagues, writing blogs and contributing to published reports. Interns are also required to help out with some administrative and other tasks.

• An excellent academic record,
• A degree/predicted grade of 2:1 or above or international equivalent,
• Knowledge of or interest in government in the UK and elsewhere,
• Strong organisational and research/analytical skills,
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing,
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Institute for Government.

Applicants should be available to work on a full-time basis. Internships are offered for three months in the first instance. There is the potential to extend – normally to a maximum of six months – subject to strong performance.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• become a full member of the research and learning team in a highly-respected institution at the heart of Westminster with close connections to government and all political parties;
• take a fresh, evidence-based look at a range of issues, to improve the Institute’s understanding of problems facing government, and to help develop innovative solutions to these problems;
• work with other Institute staff and external partners to deliver the Institute’s research and learning programme;
• work on projects combining traditional research with practitioner and expert workshops and stimulating public and private events.
• contribute to high quality written reports and discussion papers, presentations, seminars and other events.

Interns receive a salary of £17,000 per annum pro rata, on the basis of a 37.5-hour week. The Institute also provides free breakfast and lunch in our staff dining room.

To apply for this post please first read our internship application pack available at: https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/sites/default/files/spring-2017-internship-pack.pdf

When you are ready to complete your application, click on the 'Apply' button at the top of this page.

Please note that we do not accept cover letters or CVs.

Closing date: Tuesday 24th January 2017, 10:00.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited in for an interview during w/c 6 February (likely to be 8-10 February).

We are happy to arrange Skype/telephone interviews if you are not able to come to London. Please indicate this when you are filling out the online application form.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process contact recruitment@instituteforgovernment.org.uk